Rotary Journey 

 

 

It was during 1999 that late Rtn. Manilal Devani PP of Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam introduced me to the said Club, and, after attending a few meeting as his guest, he sponsored me as a member of the Club. Before my induction as a member of Rotary Club, I was a member of Lions Club of Karachi, Pakistan so I knew the pros and cons of being a member of a Service Club.By becoming a member of Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam on 30th June, 1999, I had the privilege of knowing veterans like Late PP Abdul Haji, PP Bihari Tanna (who I knew before), PP Mustafa Khataw (whom I also knew before), Late PP Dinu Samaras, etc, etc. As time progressed, new members joined the Club, and, it was my privilege to come in contact with PDG Sharmila Bhatt, President Sati, President Elec Nikki, PP Milli Rughani, Anagha, Manisha, and many others, besides meeting some Rotaractors. I also came in contact with members of other Clubs in Dar es Salaam, especially Rotary Club of Bahari. It was also a fantastic experience to attend Inter City Meetings, District Conferences at Dar es Salaam and Arusha. It was also heartening to see our Member (Sharmila Bhatt) rise from ordinary member to President of the Club to District Governor It was of my honor to be elected President of the Club from 2000-01 and to elected as Hon Treasure in 2011 to 2019. During my Treasure ship, the Club’s Accounts were prepared in good time and audited Accounts were presented to Club Members within 2 months of the financial closing, a feat unmatched by any other Club. I have played my part in “Service Above Self” and it has been a very satisfying experience to serve “humanity”. Having retired from active membership in 2019, I had the honor to be elected as Honorary member of the Club. I thank members of the Club for this singular honor. My ill health does not allow me to take an active part in Club’s activities, but, whenever possible, I do take part in some of the Club’s activities.